Timeline Sunday 4 April 1841

Events on Sunday 4 April 1841 3

• 1773 – 1841 William Henry Harrison 9th President — died after 31 days in office William Henry Harrison (Feb 9, 1773 – Apr 4, 1841) was the 9th President, serving only 31 days — the shortest presidency in US history. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history (105 minutes in cold rain) and died of pneumonia shortly after.
• 1841 Harrison presidency 9th President — died in office after 31 days William Henry Harrison served only 31 days as the 9th President before dying of pneumonia on April 4, 1841 — the shortest presidency in US history. He was the first president to die in office.
• 1841 – 1845 Tyler presidency 10th President — 1841 to 1845 John Tyler succeeded to the presidency on April 4, 1841 after Harrison's death, serving until March 4, 1845. He was expelled from the Whig Party and governed without party support, vetoing most of Congress's legislation.